Science Next ArticleApril 1, 2009 Science Next An essential guide to science policy from Jonathan Moreno and Rick Weiss. Apr 1, 2009 Jonathan D. Moreno, Rick Weiss
Something Darwin Didn’t Know ArticleFebruary 12, 2009 Something Darwin Didn’t Know Darwin's commitment to weighing the facts, even when the topic was an emotional one, would serve competing advocates of science and religion well as the world celebrates the great naturalist's 200th birthday today and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his "On the Origin of Species." Feb 12, 2009 Rick Weiss
Something Darwin Didn’t Know ArticleFebruary 12, 2009 Something Darwin Didn’t Know Rick Weiss in the Washington Post on Charles Darwin. Feb 12, 2009 Rick Weiss
The “Patent Pending” Problem ArticleFebruary 9, 2009 The “Patent Pending” Problem One million US patent applications are gathering dust today, waiting an average of three years to be examined and ruled upon. That's a problem because despite the widespread notion that patents are about greedy companies gaining monopoly rights, the patent system is primarily a tool of progressive policy making - of sharing information and advancing technology. Feb 9, 2009 Rick Weiss
A Call for a New Federal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Agenda ArticleDecember 4, 2008 A Call for a New Federal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Agenda It’s time for a new federal embryonic stem cell research agenda, says Rick Weiss. Dec 4, 2008 Rick Weiss
Gene-altered animals and food safety ArticleNovember 10, 2008 Gene-altered animals and food safety Perhaps you're still getting used to the idea that some of the meat, milk, and cheese you are eating may come from cloned cows or their offspring, a controversial culinary advance that the Food and Drug Administration green-lighted in January after deeming food from clones to be safe. Well, hurry up and swallow, because the next course is on its way. Nov 10, 2008 Rick Weiss
New possibilities for stem cell research ArticleAugust 10, 2008 New possibilities for stem cell research As America struggles with such weighty issues as the war in Iraq, the foundering economy and the run-up to a historic presidential election, it may be difficult to recall that seven years ago this month the most wrenching issue facing the nation was human embryonic stem cell research. Aug 10, 2008 Rick Weiss, Jonathan D. Moreno
What You Should Know Before You Spit Into That Test Tube ArticleJuly 20, 2008 What You Should Know Before You Spit Into That Test Tube Rick Weiss talks about the dangers and benefits of genetic testing in the Washington Post. Jul 20, 2008 Rick Weiss